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Bond Lowered For Woman Accused In DUI Crash That Killed CT Officer, Mom Of 3
A judge reduced the bond for a woman accused of causing a head-on crash that killed a Connecticut police officer and his girlfriend — a mother of three — as court filings show her blood-alcohol level was nearly twice the legal limit at the time of the crash.
Melissa Ramirez, 27, of Stamford, was arrested Friday, July 24, in connection with the deaths of Bridgeport Police Officer Cooper Whiteside, 38, and Brittany Islami, 34, following a Danbury crash on Sugar Hollow Road, authorities said. The couple was riding Whiteside's Harley-Davidson near the Ridgefield line July 13 when investiga…
'She Was The Brightest Light In Every Room': CT Communities Mourn Beloved Teacher
A Connecticut teacher who died earlier this month is being remembered for her compassion in the classroom and for being the family's "glue that held everyone together." Now, the community is coming together to repay her years of kindness.
Renee Kosobiecki McIntyre, 55, of North Branford, died at her home on July 14, according to her obituary. She leaves behind her husband Scott McIntyre, her children, Carlie and Cameron McIntyre, as well as her mother, sister, extended family, friends, students, and colleagues.
Her family has not disclosed a cause of death.
A GoFundMe created by friends ha…
NFL Coach's Son Arrested For Shooting Wife At Family Home, Officials Say
The son of an NFL coach has been arrested for a shooting at the family home in Virginia, Daily Voice has learned.
Eric Bieniemy's wife, Mia Bieniemy, 57, was reportedly shot by their son Elijah Zion Bieniemy, 27, on Sunday, July 26, in the 20000 block of Northpark Drive, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office and ESPN. Eric Bieniemy is the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive coordinator.
Deputies were called shortly after 7:30 p.m. on July 26 to the home, where there were reports of gunshot wounds. One woman was treated and rushed to an area hospital.
Mia Bieniemy was listed in st…
American Woman Disappears During Beach Trip In Caribbean
A trip to one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated shorelines has turned into a mystery with a family waiting for answers.
Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell, 44, of Cary, North Carolina, was last seen at Grand Anse Beach in St. George’s, Grenada, on Wednesday, July 22, according to the Royal Grenada Police Force.
Police issued the missing-person alert on Thursday, July 23.
The alert describes Waddell as 5 feet 5 inches tall, with a medium build and short blonde hair. It identifies her as a US citizen residing in the Grand Anse area during her stay.
Authorities asked anyone who has seen Waddell or kno…
Parasite Outbreak May Be Wider, CDC Says In New Warning
The scale of a fast-moving foodborne illness threat is coming into sharper focus, and confirmed cases may show only part of the problem.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday, July 24, that a Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce had expanded from five states to nine.
At least 1,947 illnesses and 98 hospitalizations have been reported. No deaths have been recorded.
Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania were added to Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.
The CDC warned that the outbreak may not be limited to those states. The true numb…
NFL Head Coach Seriously Injured In Crash
A frightening off-field ordeal has forced one of the NFL's most prominent coaches to pull back as a new season begins.
The San Francisco 49ers announced on Saturday, July 25, that head coach Kyle Shanahan suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a car crash and will have a limited role at the start of training camp.
The crash occurred on Tuesday, July 14, near Shanahan's home in Los Gatos, California, when his vehicle collided with an SUV, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
Shanahan, 46, suffered a severe concussion, broken nose, broken hand, and three broken ribs. He also needed more …
